directory-submissions

Plans and executes tiered directory submission campaigns for product launches and backlink building.

Updated Jul 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/usmangurowa/sifter --skill directory-submissions-usmangurowa
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: directory-submissions
Source: https://github.com/usmangurowa/sifter/tree/main/.agents/skills/directory-submissions
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/usmangurowa/sifter --skill directory-submissions-usmangurowa

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve? Launching a product without a directory strategy wastes the highest-leverage backlink and discovery channel available, and submitting with the wrong positioning or before destination pages exist burns the first-submission advantage. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Readiness Assessment: Runs a 9-question Phase 0 audit covering pricing pages, assets, GEO-ready landing pages, and destination pages before any submission. - Tiered Submission Planning: Selects from 13 directory tiers (Product Hunt, G2, TAAFT, MCP registries, integration marketplaces) with per-tier positioning variants and batch scheduling. - Product Hunt & Reviews Playbooks: Maps the 3-week PH prep timeline to calendar dates and runs the 10-in-30 G2/Capterra review protocol. - Use Case: An AI SaaS founder launching in three weeks gets a readiness check, a tier mix of ~105 directories, calendar-mapped PH prep, positioning copy per tier, and day-30/day-90 KPI targets. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to plan directory submissions for your product launch, including readiness assessment, tier selection, and a Product Hunt timeline.

Frequently Asked Questions about directory-submissions

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I plan directory submissions for a product launch?

Start with a readiness assessment covering pricing page, legal pages, assets, and destination pages. Then select tiers by product type, prepare per-tier positioning variants, batch submissions over three weeks, and track results in a spreadsheet.

How do I launch on Product Hunt for the first time?

Begin a 3-week warm-up: comment on 3 launches daily, create an Upcoming page, and prepare gallery assets. Launch at 12:01 AM Pacific on Tuesday through Thursday, secure 50+ supporters in the first 2 hours, and ask for feedback rather than upvotes.

Should I pay for a directory submission service?

No. Paid submission services typically target low-DR spam directories that dilute your backlink profile and risk Google spam penalties. Manual submission to quality tiered directories with proper positioning takes a few hours and is free.

Can I use the same description on every directory?

No. AI engines cross-reference directories and penalize duplicate content. Each directory type needs distinct framing: outcome-led for startup directories, alternative framing for SaaS directories, and AI-first architecture for AI directories.

When is it too early to list on G2 or Capterra?

Listings without reviews are effectively dead; 10 reviews is the threshold for G2 Grid appearance. If you have fewer than 20 users to ask, delay submission or claim the listing while running the 10-in-30 review protocol first.